About European Coatings Show
European Coatings Show (ECS) is the world's leading trade fair for the paints, coatings, printing inks, sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals industry, held biennially in Nuremberg, Germany. ECS is where the global coatings industry comes together to set the agenda — raw materials, formulation innovation, application equipment, sustainability and the regulatory roadmap.
European Coatings Show 2027 runs from 23 to 25 March 2027 at Messe Nürnberg — 3 days. Over 1,200 exhibitors from 50+ countries participate, drawing more than 31,000 trade visitors from across the global coatings value chain.
Coverage spans the entire coatings industry — raw materials (pigments, resins, additives, dispersions), laboratory equipment, application equipment, R&D, formulation chemistry, sustainability and circular-economy solutions. The co-located European Coatings Conference is one of the world's most important coatings R&D conferences. For Indian paint, coatings and adhesives companies, ECS is the year's most important international trip.
More Than Travel's European Coatings package includes Schengen business visa, return flights from Delhi to Nuremberg (via Frankfurt or Munich), 4★ hotel near Messe Nürnberg, fair badge, daily transfers and on-trip support. Optional Munich extension or weekend Salzburg / Innsbruck add-on.
Why Attend European Coatings Show?
For Indian paint, coatings and adhesives companies — particularly raw-material formulators and R&D teams — European Coatings Show is the year's most important international fair:
- Every major global raw-material supplier — BASF, Covestro, Evonik, Lanxess, Wacker, Arkema, Clariant, Allnex, Eastman, Dow — all in one venue.
- 1,200+ exhibitors covering pigments, resins, additives, dispersions, laboratory equipment, application equipment.
- European Coatings Conference — one of the world's most important R&D conferences in coatings; cutting-edge papers and presentations.
- Sustainability and circular-economy focus — biggest showcase of bio-based, low-VOC, low-carbon coatings technology.
- European market access — Asian Paints, Berger, Kansai Nerolac, Akzonobel India have strong presence; Indian companies build EU partnerships here.
- R&D and innovation focus — formulation chemistry, advanced functional coatings (anti-microbial, self-healing, low-friction).
- Nuremberg is a beautiful Bavarian city in March — easy combined trips to Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck.
2027 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Messe Nürnberg, Nuremberg, Germany.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
European Coatings Conference runs alongside the exhibition — one of the world's most important R&D conferences for coatings formulation. Conference passes are separate but easily added to fair packages.
Who Should Attend?
- Indian paint and coatings manufacturers sourcing raw materials and formulation technology
- R&D teams from coatings companies attending the European Coatings Conference
- Adhesives and sealants manufacturers
- Printing-ink companies
- Construction chemicals companies
- Raw material distributors exploring new product lines
Our European Coatings Show Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to European Coatings Show for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi to Nuremberg via Frankfurt or Munich. Carriers: Lufthansa, Air India, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways.
4★ Hotel near Messe
Hotels in Nuremberg city or near Messe Nürnberg with daily transfers. Nuremberg is a smaller fair city than Frankfurt/Munich — book early.
Schengen Business Visa
Complete Schengen visa support — invitation letter from Messe Nürnberg, financial documentation, VFS appointment, status tracking. 10–15 working days.
Fair Pass & On-Trip
European Coatings Show badge, daily Messe Nürnberg transfers, India helpline, optional Munich / Salzburg / Innsbruck weekend extension or European Coatings Conference pass add-on.
Past European Coating Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is European Coatings Show 2027?
European Coatings Show 2027 runs 23–25 March 2027 at Messe Nürnberg, Nuremberg, Germany — 3 days. ECS is held biennially (every 2 years); the previous edition was March 2025.
How much does an ECS trip cost from India?
Our European Coatings Show package is 5 nights / 6 days from Delhi at ₹2.55–3.35 lakh per person on twin sharing. Includes return flights to Nuremberg, 4★ hotel near Messe Nürnberg, daily breakfast, Schengen visa support, fair badge, daily transfers. European Coatings Conference pass available as optional add-on.
Is European Coatings Show better than Chinese coatings fairs?
European Coatings Show (Nuremberg, every 2 years) is the global premium R&D-focused event — best for formulation chemistry, raw material sourcing, sustainability tech. Chinese coatings fairs (Sinocoatings, China Coatings Show) are cost-effective regional sourcing events. Indian coatings companies often attend both.
Who should attend European Coatings Show?
R&D teams, formulation chemists, raw-material buyers, sustainability and regulatory specialists from Indian paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants and printing-ink companies. Major Indian paint companies (Asian Paints, Berger, Kansai Nerolac, AkzoNobel India, Pidilite) have strong presence at every ECS edition.
Can I combine ECS with a Bavaria / Europe holiday?
Yes — Nuremberg is well-located in Bavaria. Easy extensions: Munich (1 hour by train), Salzburg (3 hours), Innsbruck (4 hours), Frankfurt (2 hours). Schengen visa allows travel across 27 EU countries. Add 3–5 days for ₹45,000–95,000 per person additional.